SOLEMNITY
Meaning
The feast of Corpus Christi is a doctrinal feast (it does not celebrate an event of salvation, but rather reminds of a particular doctrine – teaching of the Church). Its origins go back to the time of transformations …
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SOLEMNITY
The Easter cycle – concluded with Pentecost – determines the dates of other liturgical celebrations: The Most Holy Trinity, Corpus Christi, and Sacred Heart.
Importance
The feast of the Most Holy Trinity belongs to those liturgical feasts that do …
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FEAST DAY
The apostle Philip is mentioned several times, especially in John’s gospel. He was originally from Bethsaida, the hometown of the brothers Peter and Andrew. After Jesus called him, he brought Nathanael with him. Tradition holds he preached in …
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Coming of the Holy Spirit — Pentecost
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Catholic Church celebrates the sending of the Holy Spirit – Pentecost. The 50th day after Easter marks the end of the Easter season. The day of Pentecost …
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FEAST DAY
The name Matthias occurs in the Acts of the Apostles 1:23.26. After Judas fell out, to make up the number 12, Matthias was chosen by lot to become one of the Twelve. Apparently, the testimony of exactly Twelve …
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